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Mares' tails

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007107

Wispy, detached streaks of cirrus clouds that resemble a horse's tail. These clouds are composed of ice crystals and form at high altitudes, often indicating the presence of strong winds aloft. Their appearance can sometimes precede a change in weather, such as the approach of a warm front.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007107
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007107",
  "term": "Mares' tails",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Wispy, detached streaks of cirrus clouds that resemble a horse's tail. These clouds are composed of ice crystals and form at high altitudes, often indicating the presence of strong winds aloft. Their appearance can sometimes precede a change in weather, such as the approach of a warm front.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mares-tails/"
}

Record 5,805 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.